Unable to turn mixer on

I recently received a KitchenAid stand mixer 325 watts Artisan mixer.
I can lock and unlock the arm up and down, but I can not get it to turn on. I did confirm the arm was in the lock postition, but when I try to turn it on, it will not budge from the off position. Is there some silly safety thing that is engaged? I read the guide and did not see anything.
Thansk

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The KSM150 is the line of mixers with similar features. It is in the Artisan series, tilt head, 325 watts. All mixers in the KSM150 line have the same features.The one that you asked about, the KSM150PSMC is done in metallic chrome.Best regards, --W/D--

To remove the mixer attachment I belive you must press up on the attachment to lock the inside gear into place. Once it is locked into position you can now twist to the left to remove the attachment. once removed you can pull the shaft back down to unlock the gear.Hope this helps.

Your exact model number for your cobalt blue artisan mixer is KSM150PSBU1. the dome and blade assembly must be a attachment part. and i will need a better description before i can narrow down what it could be.Hope this helps

Its a 325 watt mixer. If you grind or mix dough often you may consider getting something stronger or turn it off every ten minutes or so and let it cool down. We burned a 325 and got the 575 watt "600" series and no problems ever since. I know these things are expensive. The 325 is more mixer than grinder. The attachements fit ANY size mixer but some are not recommended for use in all mixers.
If its quiting see my posts on "doesn't run at sitr" and "Removing the motor cover" To get inside and clean those contacts.